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3 Cef 250mg Tablet

Cefprozil (250mg)
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3 Cef 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 06 May 2026 | 05:19 PM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

3 Cef 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, allergic reaction, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Taking this medicine along with some food may help to prevent indigestion and upset stomach. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of 3 Cef Tablet

Benefits of 3 Cef Tablet

Bacterial infections
3 Cef 250mg Tablet kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of 3 Cef Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of 3 Cef
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Genital itching

How to use 3 Cef Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 3 Cef 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How 3 Cef Tablet works

3 Cef 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

All substitutes for 3 Cef 250mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed 3 Cef 250mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
  • Discontinue 3 Cef 250mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 3 Cef 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
3 Cef 250mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
3 Cef 250mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Avoid prolonged use of 3 Cef 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether 3 Cef 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
3 Cef 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
3 Cef 250mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking 3 Cef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefprozil. Please consult your doctor. Cefprozil may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefprozil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefprozil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Moderate

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Moderate

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Frequently asked questions

No, 3 Cef 250mg Tablet does not treat cold or flu. 3 Cef 250mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various kinds of bacterial infections. However, cold or flu are viral infections and therefore cannot be treated by 3 Cef 250mg Tablet.
3 Cef 250mg Tablet is safe to use at the prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Yes, 3 Cef 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic, it belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
No, do not stop taking 3 Cef 250mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But, it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.
Usually, 3 Cef 250mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Yes, the use of 3 Cef 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. 3 Cef 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cephalosporins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins
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